Sony does specify that the UDA-1 is compatible with virtually every PC music player application, including
While the HAP models (both of them) can update their libraries automatically, the UDA-1 claims no such capabilities.
All the new models can be controlled with an iOS or Android app. The UDA-1 has all the same functionality as the HAP-S1 except that it loses the LCD screen and but it no longer has unbalanced outputs for adding an external amp. This is the first in the line that allows a direct connection to your computer with a USB-B port. If you ever needed an example of how audiophiles will pay a premium to have LESS features, this is it. All the upscaling and DSPs are the same but you also gain two stereo analogue (RCA) inputs, a coaxial digital audio input, and an optical digital audio input. The HAP-Z1ES has all the same capabilities and LCD screen as the HAP-Z1ES but it loses the balanced outputs and only has a 500 gig hard drive (you can still increase the storage with the USB port).
This one is a full grand less ($999 MSRP) and has internal amps (40 watts x 2). The next in the line is the HAP-S1 is the consumer level (comparatively speaking here) DSD machine from Sony. It has a DSD engine to upscale music file to DSD (5.6MHz) quality and a DSEE DSP to "restore" compressed music. Afterwards, however, you can set it to automatically update its hard drive when you download new music. Of course you have to connect it to your computer (via the network) to get your music (there is no drive). It supports virtually all Hi-Res formats at any resolution you could want. There is a built-in 1 TB drive with expandable storage (via a USB port). The front has an LCD panel for album art and other information. It has a small remote, balanced and unbalanced stereo outputs for adding a needed amp, an Ethernet connection, IR out, and USB in. This silvery box is about as simple as you can get with a networked device. The flagship of the line is the HAP-Z1ES. Sony has been talking a lot of a new foray into hi-rez audio and now they've released three products to take advantage of this new commitment. Multiple connection terminals include Optical in, Coax in, and Analog RCA in, with RCA analog out and Headphone outĪvailable Fall 2013 for $799 in black or silver USB connectivity to PC (USB-A x 1 and USB-B x 1) ITunes, Windows Media Player, KORG Audio Gate, and Media Go Supports virtually all Hi-Res formats including PCM (44.1kHz/ 48kHz/Ĭompatible with virtually every PC music player application, including
HAP Music Transfer software compatible with both Windows and MacĪvailable Fall 2013 for $999 in black or silverĪllows enjoyment of Hi-Res music as well as conventional compressed music restored by DSEE technology Supports virtually all Hi-Res formats including: PCM (44.1kHz/ 48kHz/ĭSD Re-mastering Engine upscale music files to DSD(5.6) qualityĭSEE restores missing data from compressed files Available Fall 2013 for $1,999 in silverīuilt-in 500GB hard drive with expandable storageįront panel LCD and Mobile apps (Android and iOS) for browsing and playbackĢ-channel Class AB amplifier (40 Watts x 2).
Front panel LCD and HDD Audio Remote mobile app (Android and iOS) for browsing and playback.Built-in 1TB hard drive with expandable storage.Stores, plays back and decodes virtually all Hi-Res audio formats.